Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We had a very large number of Private Members' debates on housing over the past number of years but this is the first time in my memory where neither the senior Minister nor the Minister of State directly responsible for the area being debated were in the Chamber. The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, demanded that we treat him with respect. I would suggest to the first-time Deputy that if he wants Members of this House to treat him with respect he should show the House the respect it deserves and at least stay and listen to the contributions-----

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